the Marlovian theory

The Marlovian theory suggests that Christopher Marlowe, a famous Elizabethan playwright and poet, did not die in 1593 as recorded. Instead, supporters believe he faked his death and continued writing under the name William Shakespeare. Proponents point to similarities in writing styles, themes, and possible motives for Marlowe to assume a new identity. While widely debated and lacking definitive proof, this theory challenges the official story of Shakespeare’s authorship, proposing that Marlowe, a talented playwright, may have secretly authored the plays attributed to Shakespeare.